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Nicola Bell, BACP

Nicola Bell is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom.

About Nicola

Nicola Bell is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, anger or low self-esteem. Nicola aims to make the first contact easy and straightforward for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Nicola creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about upsetting events and difficult feelings. She pays attention to each person's individual needs and tailors sessions around what matters to them.

Background and approach

That can mean short-term, goal-focused work or a gentler, talking approach that allows people to find their own answers. Her background includes six years working in helping roles and professional practice in the UK. Nicola draws on both client-centred ways of working and elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to shape sessions.

She uses plain language so people know what to expect from week to week. Nicola also offers support for concerns connected to attachment, abandonment, communication problems, cancer and caregiving stress among others. She understands how past trauma or abuse can affect daily life and aims to help people build practical coping strategies.

Sessions can be arranged to fit different schedules and needs. Nicola encourages people to take the first step and make an initial booking so they can explore what type of work will suit them best.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383921	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nicola lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Nicola names

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How these approaches work online

Nicola uses client-centred counselling to create an accepting space where people can speak openly about what troubles them. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients make sense of their feelings so they can find their own solutions.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and straightforward strategies to reduce anxiety, manage low mood or change unhelpful habits.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree whether a more directive, goal-focused plan or a gentler talking approach fits best. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face contact for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suit people who prefer writing or need a flexible, quick check-in. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caring responsibilities and busy lives.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, anger and low self-esteem, and also supports concerns such as trauma and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Nicola blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to suit each person. She adapts between directive goal work and gentler talking therapy as needed.

What is her professional background?

Nicola has six years of experience working in helping roles and professional practice in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people in other countries.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.